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Mitch Just Misses National Title

Blackbutt axeman Mitch Argent just missed out on another national title when he came third in the prestigious Stihl Timbersports 2020 Australian Trophy competition at the weekend.

Blackbutt Housing Haven Expands

Blackbutt retirees looking to downsize have a new option available to them, thanks to the Blackbutt and Benarkin Aged Care Association

Gallery Seeks More Artists

A lot of people might have thought the concept of an art gallery in Blackbutt was a crazy idea back in 2002.

Ergon Energy Responds To Blackouts

Ergon Energy has begun helicopter patrols in the Blackbutt / Benarkin area to check poles and wires after a string of recent blackouts in the region.

Fallen Trees Caused Blackouts

Blackouts in the Blackbutt and Benarkin areas at the weekend were caused by trees coming down on powerlines, an Ergon Energy spokesperson confirmed on Monday.

Local Man Wins Gold Lotto

A South Burnett man will be quitting his job after winning more than $690,000 in Saturday night’s Gold Lotto.

Avocados Are A Winner For Sam

Blackbutt digital artist Sam Blanch’s winning design will feature on this year Blackbutt Avocado Festival poster.

Woman Charged With Trafficking

Police have charged a 60-year-old woman with multiple drug offences following a police operation in Blackbutt.

A Big Win Worth Remembering

Memories of past glories were shared in Blackbutt on Saturday when veterans of the winning 1973 South Burnett Rugby League grand final team gathered for a special reunion.

Branch Celebrates 10th Birthday

Bendigo Bank’s Blackbutt community branch celebrated its 10th birthday on Friday morning, but the organisation made sure it was the local community which received the present.

Seven Hurt In Crashes

Seven people have been injured in separate road crashes in the South Burnett region at the weekend.

Wind Whips Roofs Off Stables

A willy willy ripped the metal roofs off horse stables at the Blackbutt Showgrounds on Friday.

Police Target Plate Thefts

Blackbutt Police are looking for a community group interested in taking part in a “Turn The Screws On Crime” event to help stop number plate thefts in the area.

Pumpkins Roll On Range

Traffic was slowed on the D’Aguilar Highway when a B-Double carrying pumpkins tipped on its side near the top of the Blackbutt Range on Saturday morning.

CCTV Helps Police Catch Thieves

Blackbutt police are urging rural residents to consider buying CCTV cameras to help protect their properties from thieves.

Open Day At Fire Stations

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are holding an Open Day with the theme “Stronger Together” at various locations across Queensland on Saturday.

Holy Guacamole! Blackbutt Was Big …

The 2019 Blackbutt Avocado Festival had everything on Saturday … from parachute jumps and a parade, to budgies, postripping and lots and lots of visitors.

Ava Good Day Out In Blackbutt!

Ava go at this! Would you like a chance of winning $1000 by simply rolling an avocado? Then you’d better get on down to Blackbutt this Saturday!

Motorbike Rider Injured

A man aged in his 40s has been injured in a motorcycle crash on Staines Road at Blackbutt North.

Crash On D’Aguilar Highway

A woman has been transported to Kingaroy Hospital after a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway on Monday night.

Parking Plan For Blackbutt

South Burnett Regional Council is considering creating two new disability parking bays in Coulson Street, Blackbutt, after requests from local residents.

Market Test Turns Up A Winner

Testing the general public’s reaction to avocado-based smoothies, mocktails and cocktails has turned up another winner for Blackbutt’s Avocado Festival.

Vandals Target Police Officer’s Car

Police are investigating an incident in which a vandal targeted an officer’s private vehicle.

Art Exhibition Wows Guests

Blackbutt Art Gallery holds just one formal exhibition a year … and the official opening attracted a good crowd on Friday night.